NHL 2K11 Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

[Peter_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by We Want The Cup

Peter_OS, why do you own a Wii if you are going to dismiss a game based on its graphics and having motion controls? If you are so against motion controls then at least try the game with the classic controller. It looks like you were negative about the game before you even tried it.

First of all, I don't have a classic controller. I just forked you guys $50, and you want me to go out and buy a classic controller to fix my issues with the controls?? You got to be kidding me!

Yes I will dismiss a game if it looks soooo last gen, and the controls are horrible. That's just me!

I wasn't negative about the game before i tried it. Trust me if I was, I wouldn't be buying this game in the first place. Reading some early impressions of the game from others who got the chance to demo the game, I went in with an open mind. I thought I would give it a try. Boy was that a mistake!

[We Want The Cup]

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter_OS

First of all, I don't have a classic controller. I just forked you guys $50, and you want me to go out and buy a classic controller to fix my issues with the controls?? You got to be kidding me! Yes I will dismiss a game if it looks soooo last gen, and the controls are horrible. That's just me! I wasn't negative about the game before i tried it. Trust me if I was, I wouldn't be buying this game in the first place. Reading some early impressions of the game from others who got the chance to demo the game, I went in with an open mind. I thought I would give it a try. Boy was that a mistake!

Not saying you should have to buy a classic controller. But you are playing a Wii, and it seems you are seemingly appalled that you may have to use some motions to play the game -- so I am a bit confused by that. Your "issues" with controls are the plain fact that there are motion controls, so I suggested you get a classic controller since you can play the game with its non-motion controls. So you can have a better experience for YOUR needs.

If motion controls aren't for you, that is totally understandable. It isn't everyone's cup of tea. But I'd suggest selling your Wii if that is your stance. Or getting a Classic Controller. Your complaints are more about the Wii Remote and Nunchuk than NHL 2K11. Not having enough buttons, having to use the d-pad? That's not a fault of NHL 2K11. And if you are buying a Wii for spectacular graphics....

[Fiddy]

Quote: Originally Posted by hort22

how about a full 16:9 widescreen? last wii game i bought from 2k was power pros 2008 and it had black bars on the sides of my lcd.

power pros gave me bars as well. when i was on 480i, it took the whole screen up though.

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter_OS

I have never been so dissapointed in a sports game in my entire life! I have been gaming for 25+ years, and this has got to rank as one of the worst sports games I have ever played. That is from a graphics and control/gameplay perspective. What have they done to our beloved NHL 2K series?? I should start with the graphics first. This game looks horrible on my Samsung 50" LCD screen with 480P enabled with component hookup. Jaggies cover the entire game. Arenas, players, gameplay menus, fonts. etc.. This looks like a PS One game. Player faces, and models look average at best. It's that bad folks! Controls. I have never been so frustrated with a sports game, or should I say a game at that. The control layout in this game is overwhelming and frustrating to perform. To shoot you have to move the Wii controller up, or hold the B button and move the controller up to do a slap shot. Body checks are performed by swinging the numchuk and wii control. (This part of the game was very furstrating for me.) Other defensive controls are mapped on the numchuck digital pad. IMO there's too many controls to have in a hockey game. I didn't see an option to customize the controls in the game. So you're stuck with the default motion controls. I can only imagine a "young one", trying to play and learn this game. It's going to drive them and their parents insane! lol. The cpu is too aggressive imo. Just don't have enough time to perform any of the controls and dekes in the game. How many times did I see the CPU body check me, and I ended up losing control of the puck which ended up in a breakaway. On the positive, I like some of the player deke and goalie animations. The cpu plays a good game of hockey. This game is going on Ebay later today. If anyone with a Paypal account wants my copy of the game I can offer it at a discounted price. Just shoot me a PM.

sigh.

Quote: Originally Posted by taco

And there you have it. Guess I'll be passing on 2K hockey like I do every year! 2 more weeks until the real hockey game is released!

this is not needed here. if you are passing on the game, cool. no need to throw jabs about other games etc.

i enjoy all hockey games. as of late, past few years both games are just going to the casual fans. both pretty much arcade games out of the box. at least you can adjust both games via sliders to your liking.

[onlybygrace]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fiddy

power pros gave me bars as well. when i was on 480i, it took the whole screen up though. sigh. this is not needed here. if you are passing on the game, cool. no need to throw jabs about other games etc. i enjoy all hockey games. as of late, past few years both games are just going to the casual fans. both pretty much arcade games out of the box. at least you can adjust both games via sliders to your liking.

EA is going for casual fans or has EA made a game that both casual and hardcore fans can play and enjoy (with proper sliders, of course)???

However, either way, I agree that the game should probably be tried with a regular controller before being written off. I do, on the other hand, understand not wanting to buy a new controller for just one game.

[Peter_OS]

Quote: Originally Posted by We Want The Cup

Not saying you should have to buy a classic controller. But you are playing a Wii, and it seems you are seemingly appalled that you may have to use some motions to play the game -- so I am a bit confused by that. Your "issues" with controls are the plain fact that there are motion controls, so I suggested you get a classic controller since you can play the game with its non-motion controls. So you can have a better experience for YOUR needs. If motion controls aren't for you, that is totally understandable. It isn't everyone's cup of tea. But I'd suggest selling your Wii if that is your stance. Or getting a Classic Controller. Your complaints are more about the Wii Remote and Nunchuk than NHL 2K11. Not having enough buttons, having to use the d-pad? That's not a fault of NHL 2K11. And if you are buying a Wii for spectacular graphics....

I have other games for the Wii that I use motion controls and I don't have a problem with them.

I'm not looking for spectacular graphics, game-play and controls on the Wii, but when comparing this game to other games on the Wii, NHL 2K11 fails miserably. Again, this is my opinion.

[ddhex27]

The oddest thing is that the two "best" ways to play it are with optional devices that don't even come with the game (classic controller/wii motion plus).

[stocksy]

Most new Wii games play better with motion plus.. so silly comment.

Why people judge games so quickly i will never know. In my experience sports games that are easy to pick up and play are usually very shallow and get old quick.. Wii control sport games should be tough to pick up else its way too simple to last.

I havent played this game as I am in the UK and it unfortunately is getting a release but people are way too quick to jump all over a game before even getting the hang of it.

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by stocksy

Most new Wii games play better with motion plus.. so silly comment. Why people judge games so quickly i will never know. In my experience sports games that are easy to pick up and play are usually very shallow and get old quick.. Wii control sport games should be tough to pick up else its way too simple to last. I havent played this game as I am in the UK and it unfortunately is getting a release but people are way too quick to jump all over a game before even getting the hang of it.

I get what you're saying but at the same time that's what message boards are for. Peter_OS didn't like the game and voiced his opinion. He's not wrong for having those thoughts about 2k11.

And who knows? Maybe he'll play a bit more, get used to the controls or tweak the sliders and eventually come to a different conclusion?
This thread was asking for impressions and we have to accept the bad ones with the good ones.

I should have my copy shortly and I will be buying a Classic Controller for it. I'm hoping my experience with a regular controller will be a good one.